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Definitely, it is not you alone but almost all the students who are planning to appear for CPT exam and are going to get roughly 3 months for preparation. Let me tell you this, 3 months are more than sufficient. There are certain tips that I would like to give you here:
1. Pay attention to all subjects as you know it is compulsory to pass in all topics, so you cannot skip out on maths, economics or any of the topics.
2. Attempt a lot of scanners or previous year papers. This will help you understand how to time yourself and also it will indicate to you what chapters you need to focus on.
3. Since you are already through with TS in accounts and Sandeep Garg, you have the knowledge of around 80% of the syllabus in both accounts and economics, therefore you will have time to focus on law specially mercantile law, which is a new subject for you. So manage your schedule accordingly.
It will not be very difficult to clear this exam and if you put in a hard work you can pass with flying colours. It's always beneficial to enter the course with good marks as it boosts your confidence.

In my opinion you should prefer JK Business School (JKBS) compared to Banaras Hindu University because JK Business School is a private college and it is an CSR of one of the leading companies i.e; JK group whereas Banaras Hindu University is a government college it will not provide you much exposure compared to JKBS. In recent times Banaras Hindu University was in news for some incident which later on turned into an political issue where as in JKBS you won't find any of these kinds of problems in the campus. Reading in JKBS will help to develop your existing skills as well as you can gain new skills which won't be possible in Banaras Hindu University. JKBS provides summer internship for all the graduation students during there summer break which help them to gain corporate knowledge and culture. Studying at JKBS can be beneficial as you get corporate exposure from the very 1st day of your college life at JKBS. The JKBS has experience faculty who are very good in teaching. The benefit you will get from JKBS is very vast as compared to BHU. JKBS organises CRC activity every year for its students so that the students can interact with the people of corporate world. This college also invites guest lectures from the corporate world such as Mr. Gagan Dewan from Microsoft. I think all this things are not provided in the BHU. The fees of JKBS is high as compared to BHU as the course fees is Rs 2,75,000 but the return on investment (ROI) will be much higher than once you complete your knowledge. The return on investment would be in the form of knowledge,skills and experience. The only demerit of studying at JKBS is that it is located on the outskirts of Gurugram. There is a very friendly environment in the campus all the seniors and the PGDM students are very friendly with there juniors and seniors they share a great bound with each other there is no kind discrimination. In JKBS ragging is totally illegal if any senior is found ragging a junior then he/she will be expelled from the college immediately so for any new admission you don't have to worry about ragging as no wil be ragging with you. As it is said in order to achieve success in your life all you need to do is face the obstacles and difficulties JKBS will help you in achieving your goals and desire by guiding and helping you in your path of success. So join JKBS & enjoy your life and get prepared for future success.

CS + LLB are core qualifications that can shape your career in the direction of secretarial, legal, corporate governance and corporate and securities laws. Since you are pursuing these qualifications already, am assuming that this is your ultimate goal.
FRM is no doubt a very competitive qualification with an abundant scope and market demand. However, you need to understand that FRM is a qualification solely based and focused on risk, not even financial management. Are you sure you want to specialise in risk management and the sorts? If you do, then CS + LLB is of no use and FRM would be the ideal choice. Although the syllabus would be quite different and so would the approach. Yes, it looks very impressive on your CV but it will have no utility in the field of FRM. Vice versa, if you are pursuing a career in the legal, FRM is hardly useful.
So to sum up, it'll look good on the CV, but will have no use.

Talking about career and job prospects in India after B.Com (Hons), it isn't having much of opportunities as there is so much of competition out there. So yes, it can be said that B.Com (Hons) is not enough for good career building. The exception is that you studied from SRCC or Hansraj that can get you placed with a package of 10 LPA or so.
Hence, it is advisable to go for post graduation or some professional qualification in order to build a career.
Talking about the job prospects abroad, it carries hardly any opportunities out there.
See, I agree that skills do matter but in order to show skills, it is essential to get a job or get an interview call which isn't easy with B.Com (Hons) degree nowadays as there are so many others with BBA and Master's degrees. And yes, companies prefer management graduates over normal graduates.

You need to score really high in MAH-CET to get into top colleges.
Candidate should stay focused right from the day one. Three months time is a tight time and preparation needs to fit in very tactfully.
You can divide the time into two parts:
Phase-1 you can start covering the syllabus and cover different methods, tips and tricks to solve variety of problems. Try to finish the syllabus in initial seven to eight months and keep the rest for revision.
Phase-2 is when you start your revision part. Try solving mocks paper as much as possible this will lead to more accuracy as you learn from your mistakes.
Be focused and calm. For the last two weeks keep all the formulas and tricks handy and revise on a daily basis.
You may also consider joining any crash course coaching which will give you a discipline to study regularly.
Remember not to be emotional while solving or appearing for exam. Manage your time wisely.
All the best

For B.Com. Studies both the colleges are good. Chandigarh University is also a good University for B.Com programme. Chandigarh University is a NAAC A+ university established in the year 2012. Chandigarh University is ranked among the Top and Best B.Com colleges. The Department of Commerce of Chandigarh University aims to develop all the skills of its students required in the accounting and banking sectors to make them industry-ready. After doing B.Com from Chandigarh university, it opens the doors of both public and private sectors for the candidates. Chandigarh University making its students a premium choice for MNCs around the globe is the ultimate goal of Chandigarh University.

I would like to thank you for providing the wonderful opportunity for answering this question. Well, it can be prepared as follows:CS Executive Suggested Study Plan:-
First of all CS Executive is divided into 3 Category-
1) Subjective
Company Law
Economic and Commercial Law
Security Law and Capital Market
Auditing Practices
For these subject, refer a book which has very easy language and try to cover only the important topic first, and then, if you have some time left, then go for the least or less important topic. You should try to devote 2 hours for each subject in theory. In exams they ask very tricky questions and make a habit of learning case laws.
2) Objective
Tax Law and Practices
Cost and Management Accounting
Industrial and General Law
For these 3 subject, I will suggest you to go through each and every subject in depth and give 2 hours to each subject daily. Because, these subject can help you in getting more than 70+ marks in exam. And, you can at least have exemption in these 3 subjects.
3) Practical
Company Account
Tax Law and Practice
Cost and Management Account
We have these 3 practical subject. In these subject, make habit of understanding concept first, then apply these concept in numerical sums, because in exam they will ask conceptual based question, and If you know these concepts properly, you will score very good marks.
As 6 months can be effectively utilized to prepare for exams, it is highly recommended to make a time table with at least 7-8 revisions after completion of the first reading. Then a quick revision of 7 days per subject just before the exams. If this is properly implemented you can clear the exams, and reading the past 10 exams module questions thoroughly and practicing is a must. There are chances of repetition of those question in same or different format.
Thank you.

CMAT is easy. If you are preparing for CAT then no need of separate work for CMAT. The syllabus is almost the same. I was also a student who prepared for CMAT immediately after my graduation. The important things which you should look into while preparing for this exam are as follows:
1. Select one of the best coaching centers which offer quality education- TIME is one of the famous coaching centers for CAT AND CMAT.
2. Dedication- Be focused on the aim which you need to achieve.
3. Try to read Hindu newspaper editorial. Most of the passages which appear in CMAT are from Hindu editorial.
4. Try to maximum number of online mock test. You will definitely clear CMAT by doing the above.
5. Try to read as much as you can and make note of points.
6. Revision of each week topics is very important.
7. Mathematical ability questions will be little twisted try to do as faster as you can.
These are my tips for you to crack both MAT and CAT.

There is nothing called tougher to crack or easy to crack. This view depends upon the preparation of the exam you are giving. There are a number of exams conducted in India for the MBA type courses. Exams like CAT, XAT, GMAT, MAT, IBSAT, NMAT, SNAP, etc. have some minor tweaking and variations apart from the main sections. Each of these exams has a quantitative aptitude, verbal reasoning, logical reasoning and data interpretation, apart from GK or essay writing section in some of the exams. So, you have to prepare accordingly for these exams either by taking coaching classes or correspondence course or by self-preparation or by following recommended books. After you have prepared for the most difficult level questions, you may try to get some question banks for the specific exam you are targeting either offline mode I.e. books on exams or online mode i.e. free question banks websites or paid question banks for practice.

CMA US enjoys good brand name recognition both within and outside of the US especially in the Middle East and China the title is particularly useful if you aspire to work in these places in the future.
CMA USA today in India is considered to be one of the best professional qualification in the finance domain with MNC and fortune 500 companies having some good openings for students clearing this course with a great salary package you can check it all by yourself the job demand for CMA (USA) by visiting any of the job portals like Naukri, Timesjobs, Monster, etc. Just search with CMA (USA) and see the list of jobs available maximum openings you would be seeing from the corporates also you could see the salary packages that these corporates got to offer.

These platforms will cover the entire syllabus for the exam and also provide you with the mock papers. There are many online coaching platforms available out there. Are they enough depends on candidates seriousness and discipline. If a candidate regularly and timely follows the provided material it is sufficient. Also, online coaching makes sense in case a person is working or has less time or wants to reduce on travelling time. Else if the candidate has time to take classroom sessions then it is advised to go for it. Below are few good platforms for preparation:
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Pathfinder Education Services
Test Funda
WizIQ Courses
Spanedea
Mindworkzz
Webutorial. Com

1.L3 topic weights are not like L2.
2.Leaving topics is not recommended at any level. More so at L3.
3.Seen in totality, except for Ethics, there's only one topic! (Portfolio management)-a lot of synthesis of readings across study sessions is required to answer questions.
So a fixed income or risk management (Risk and derivatives) question is also colored in the portfolio context.
For whatever it is worth, the following may help.
4.Portfolio Management-Fixed income which is roughly equal to ethics (ethics not tested in AM till now, fortunately). Risk management+Derivatives may be covered more than equity or AI. Though not always.
5.Economics is often tested in the morning session and has now been specifically included as a topic, unlike earlier, and mostly has direct questions based on formulae, in AM. Together with performance evaluation/attribution/Indirect transaction costs (All Book VI) if tested and solved correctly, may prove to be high scoring compared to qualitative sections.
6.Six out of eleven questions may be directly from portfolio management.

Dear Aspirant, MBA is a great option to join. Masters in Business Administration offers various areas of specialisation like Management, Finances, Operations, Hotel Management, Public Relations, Human Resources, Information, and Technology. A career in MBA is not only progressive but also brings with it many perks. MBAs are great for a career change and thriving business opportunities. Graduates of part-time or full-time MBA programs have higher chances of holding a high-level management position and enjoying successful MBA careers. Over 50% of MBA graduates worldwide are senior managers or board directors. MBA course gives scope for innovative outlook. MBA degree not only enhances professional growth but also personal growth. I am a pass out from Lovely Professional University and have profoundly utilised my time here in shaping my personality along with self-analysis. Unlike other universities, rules and regulations are quite strict here. From academics to extra-curricular activities, thorough support is given by our mentors/seniors, professors and management. I did MBA from LPU and LPU has helped me grow professionally and personally with its career-oriented programs and support, I would say. The Business School of LPU is accredited by (ACBSP) Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs from the USA ensuring quality education and industry-experienced faculty members, studying in LPU will get a degree accredited from a body of USA. LPU has recently Marked among the Top 50 Best Management Institutes by NIRF ranking 2020. Also, LPU has won National Employability Award 2020. Highlights of MBA at LPU are -
1) Accredited by ACBSP (USA).
2) Credit Transfer - Students after successful completion of 1 year at LPU may be given the option to join partner/ receiving university abroad for the completion of the programme subject to conditions and norms of regulatory bodies.
3) International Exposure Option - Students may be given an option to go for 4 weeks study tour to USA/ European countries or any other country as decided by the University subject to conditions. Placements: Placements offered by the LPU for the MBA course are very good. The minimum salary package offered is 5 LPA, and the highest salary package offered till now is 42 LPA. For more information, you can refer to the official Website of LPU.

Hi,
Here are few books for KMAT preparation:
1. O. P. Singhal for Quantitative Ability
2. Data Interpretation and Logical reasoning by Arun Sharma
3. Wren and Marten for Verbal Ability
4. P. Sinha for Quantitative Ability
5. Pearson Guide to Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation for CAT by Nishit Sinha, Publisher- Pearson
6. How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT by Arun Sharma, Publisher - Tata Mcgraw Hill
7. Business English and Communication by Clark Zimmer, Publisher - Mcgraw Hill Ryerson
8. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Ajay Singh, Publisher - Arihant
9. Class 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th Textbooks of NCERT/Kerala State Board
10. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by TIME
The candidate should improve their vocabulary skills by reading English newspapers, magazines and watch English news. They can practice many online tests to improve their language skills.

Karnataka Private Post Graduate Colleges Association (KPPGCA):
Important topics for the exam are listed below:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension
- Quantitative Ability
- Logical Reasoning
Each of these sections will have 40 questions and total of 120 questions. So it is important to focus on each of the subtopics under these broad sections.
Important areas to study:
-Grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, comprehension of passages
- Seating Arrangement problems, Circular Arrangements, Blood Relations, Selection and Conditionals , Sets based on grouping and patterns, and Mapping and best routes.
- Algebra, Trigonometry, arithmetic problems involving ratio and proportion, percentage, interest, time and speed.
- General Knowledge- Current affairs, history, geography and economics

Of course, it would be good to get any additional qualification in distance if not in regular, this will also ensure to prepare for government jobs which are issued based on PG.
I completed M.Com in distance mode but what makes the difference is not that regular or distance but our interest to learn the subject. If you are eagered to acquire knowledge and want to be called as post-graduate in a particular subject, then I would strongly recommend you to go for it. You don't have to mention anywhere that you did your M.Com in distance mode including your resume. People ask- what is your qualification, they don't bother about that how you did it whether regular or distance but employer will definitely asses your knowledge on the subjects at the time of interview. You know, this is the reason that there are few employees just done graduation or PG from distance placed in good companies while PG from regular are still in search for good job.